By popular demand returning to the showcase this year is the lovely Rebecca Nethery who scooped up a number of Awards in Tasmania recently with her inspiring originals. www.facebook.com/rebecca.nethery.1

We look forward to seeing you in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival !!

﻿﻿﻿'The Songwriter's Showcase with Melissa Robertson and friends'will be in it's third year at The Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2016. To be held at the newly refurbished Econo Lodge (Frog and Toad) on Sunday 17 January from 10 am - 5.30 pm. With an energetic and engaging line-up of Songwriter's and new talent including : Alice Benfer, Becci Nethery,Michelle Walker, Emma Jene , Kayla Dwyer, and Sherrie Mace. With some favourites from last year's show including: Susan Lily from SA, Tracey Davis Band from the gold Coast; Tamworth's own Wendy Wood who is back as part of Two Gals with Carolyne Moris, Gary Daniel also form SA , and the host of the show Melissa Robertson from the Central West Of NSW.

We also have internationally accliamed Country Music Artist Don Allen , One of Australias's favourite Storyteller Songwriter's John O'dea, and the newly formed duo Grazy's Country. This Showcase with ﻿﻿new and familiar faces is bound to be a big hit with Country Music Fans. An all day showcase on Sunday 17 January for only $5 entry for adults children under 16 free. Beginning at 10 am and running through to 5.30 pm at Econo Lodge (Frog and Toad) in airconditioned comfort with a licensed bar and light meals available throughout the day. We hope to see you there for more information please contact Melissa Robertson @melrobertsongs@hotmail.com or visit http://melrobertson.weebly.com/showcase.html .

MELISSA ROBERTSONA recent MusicOz and ASA finalist, singer-songwriter Melissa Robertson is becoming known for her country/folk style songs.'My Beautiful World provides an honest, powerful glimpse into the heart and life of real women facing the joys and struggles of ordinary life. Meanwhile, her beautifully crafted songs will continue to attract attention and capture the hearts and souls of country fans.' - Susan Jarvis (Capital News, January 2013).Check out Meliss's Website : http://melrobertson.weebly.com/ MUSIC GIGSFROG AND TOAD - SUNDAY 19 jAN - The Songwriter's Showcase - 12.30 pm

SUSAN LILYHailing from outback NSW Susan began her career in Victoria where she was a finalist in the Victorian Country Music Awards in 2012. She was co-winner of the live section of SCALA FOOM song-writing competition in 2013 with her song “Daisy Jane”. With a debut album, Butterfly, Susan has enjoyed airplay across the community radio stations of Australia. The lyrical larrikin from Hay is planning to charm Tamworth with heartfelt and engaging songs of love, life and having fun. Be ready for a memorable experience! CHECK OUT SUSAN'S MUSIC www.reverbnation.com/susanlilymusicTAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL GIGS Sunday 19 Jan - FROG AND TOAD - 'The Songwriter's Showcase with Melissa Robertson and friends' - 2pmhttp://www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au/index.cfm?page_id=1150&from_search=1&gig_search_keywords=Susan+lilyFor all other Tamworth gigs please click on above link.

A Brilliant Blend of Emerging and Established Artists will perform in "The Songwriters Showcase with Melissa Robertson and Friends” on Sunday 19 January 2014 from 10 am at 'The Frog And Toad' during THE TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. Melissa performed last year at the Frog and Toad and had such a great time she decided to put together her own showcase of 14 singer/songwriters. Kalesti Butler will kick off the morning with her unique brand of bush ballads followed by Stephen Cheney, an international performer and singer/songwriter with over 45 year’s experience. Two of Becky Cole’s Shiny Stars, Sami Cooke and Sonyta Trahar along with new faces Melissa Rose Holt, Katrina Burns and Kaitlyn Thomas will take us through the morning. Tracey Davis will end the morning show with her band performing songs from her new album. Kel-Anne Brandt will begin the afternoon show with her string of country hits along with Susan Lily and her beautiful originals. Well known Country Music Artist, Mark Shay, will bring some high energy with his Country Rock Songs. Relative newcomer Clancy will perform country ballads and NeillyRich, a hot country duo, will set the stage on fire with some up beat numbers. Melissa Robertson will bring the Showcase to a close with her Country/folk songs. We hope you will come and support these wonderful artists for only $5 per adult with children free. We hope to see you there.For further information contact Melissa via melrobertsongs@hotmail.comor go to http://melrobertson.weebly.com/showcase.html